Obituaries
Recent obituaries in Madison, WI
The obituaries in the Madison, WI Area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Madison's history and identity.
William Wilson
Nov 9, 2013
William George Wilson, age 82 passed away on November 9, 2013 at Agrace Hospice in Madison after a long battle with life. Born in Racine on November 30, 1930, Bill was the son of Frank and Ruth Van Peterson Wilson. He graduated from Washington Park High School in Racine in 1949, attended the UW Extension and then transferred...
Neal Erickson
Nov 9, 2013
Town of Pleasant Springs- Neal Duane Erickson, age 73, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at his home with his son and daughter-in-law at his side. He was born in Stoughton on July 16, 1940, the son of George and Marlin Erickson. Neal graduated from Stoughton High School in 1958. He enlisted into the U.S. Army...
Eugene Marquardt
Nov 7, 2013
Eugene L. "Gene" Marquardt, age 73, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on August 5, 1940 to August and Doris (Hanson) Marquardt in Eau Claire. Gene was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin - Madison. He was employed with the State of Wisconsin for over 30 years. Gene enjoyed hiking,...
David Braun
Nov 6, 2013
Portage - David Braun, age 52, died on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 in Ohio. He was born on October 10, 1961 in Madison to Einer and Audrey (Smith) Braun. He worked for Millis Transfer for the past 30 years. David loved the holidays, especially Christmas, and enjoyed the sport of Geocaching and all the new electronic devices. Survivors...
Dr. Olson
Nov 4, 2013
Dr. Ronald W. Olson, age 84, died peacefully on Monday, Nov. 4, 2013 at Agrace HospiceCare with his family at his side. There will be a visitation at Cress Funeral Home, 3610 Speedway Road, today, Sunday, November 10th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Ron was born Nov. 20, 1928, the only child of Mildred (Isaksen) and Richard...
Ardell Westby
Nov 4, 2013
Deerfield - Ardell Westby, age 79, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2013. She was born on November 20, 1933 in London, Wisconsin, the daughter of Knute and Mabel (Halverson) Nelson. She was united in marriage to Milo Westby on July 22, 1956. Ardell loved to read, play bingo and she especially loved animals. She liked going for...
Joseph Amato
Nov 4, 2013
EVANSVILLE- Joseph L. Amato died Monday evening, November 4, 2013 surrounded by his family. After being diagnosed with PLS, he lived the last six years with courage, patience, good humor and dignity. Born August 20, 1949 he was the oldest son of Mary (Namio) and Larry Amato. He grew up with brothers John (Jody), Steve (Jackie) and sister...
David Devinney
Nov 4, 2013
Sun Prairie - David Samuel DeVinney, age 84, died peacefully, in his sleep at home on November 4, 2013. He was born and raised in Columbus, WI, the son of Fred Hunter DeVinney and Cesarine Smiley. He excelled in basketball, golf and track in high school and remained a sports enthusiast for the rest of his life. He...
Richard Brunsell
Nov 4, 2013
MADISON/EVANSVILLE - Richard L. (Dick) Brunsell, age 82 died November 4, 2013 at Grace Hospice in Madison. He was born July 17, 1931 in Rock Cty. Wis., the son of Harley and Florence (Norum) Brunsell. He was a graduate of Evansville High School. Dick was a Veteran of the Korean War at which time he was injured. He...
Carol Paul
Nov 3, 2013
Madison / Wausau: Carol Noel Paul, age 72, met The Lord on November 3, having lived the last days of her life at Heritage Memory Care in Middleton, WI. She was the oldest child and only daughter of John and Mildred Noel. Carol grew up in Wausau, WI where she graduated from St. James Grade School and Newman...
Fr. O.P.
Nov 3, 2013
MADISON- Jerome Walsh was born on April 10, 1932, to Leonard and Margaret Walsh in Durand, Illinois, 100 miles northwest of Chicago. After two years at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, he made his first profession in the Dominican Order on August 31, 1952, receiving the religious name Matthias. He attended the College of St. Thomas Aquinas in...
Eugene Heldt
Nov 3, 2013
Madison - Eugene Wayne Heldt, age 83, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital. Eugene was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Born on April 3, 1930 in Grant Park, IL, to Herman and Alice (Bohl) Heldt, Eugene loved farming in Beecher, IL, until he fell in love with a city girl, Myra...
William Harried
Nov 3, 2013
STOUGHTON--William Andrew "Bill/Tooter" Harried, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2013 at the Stoughton Hospital of natural causes. Bill was born on September 1, 1948, the son of Henry and Lucille (Mortenson) Harried. Bill was a lifelong Stoughtonite who was born, raised and spent his life in the community that he so enjoyed. Bill was preceded in death by...
Loretta Straus
Nov 2, 2013
Middleton/Madison - Loretta Amelia Straus, age 103, died on Saturday, November 2, 2013 in Middleton. She was born in Roxbury, WI on July 10, 1910. Loretta was the last remaining child of George and Margaret (Mueller) Uselman. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert F. Straus in 1997 and her eldest granddaughter Jo Ellen Bucaida in...
Colleen Rauch
Nov 1, 2013
In Loving Memory Colleen E. Rauch, age 57, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on November 1, 2013. She was born August 10, 1957 in Fullerton, CA, the daughter to Thomas and Patricia (Schieler) Lennon. Colleen married her high school sweet heart, Albert Rauch, on August 16, 1975 at St. John's in Winfield, Illinois. Colleen graduated from St....
Ruth Abrams
Nov 1, 2013
Ruth Ann Abrams Passed away peacefully of natural causes on Friday November 1st at her home in Waunakee at the age of 55 Ruth was born December 25th 1957 in Siren, WI to the late Albin and Dorothy (Jorgensen) Lindgren. She was raised in Cushing and Milltown, WI. Ruth graduated from unity high school, Balsam Lake,WI. Ruth earned...
Grace Wood
Oct 31, 2013
Madison - Grace Echols Wood, age 95 passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2013 at Meadowmere Assisting Living. She was born on October 3, 1918 in Enloe, Texas, the daughter of Adolphus and Mary (Eddington) Echols. In 1936, Grace graduated from Grand Prairie High School and then went on to Baylor Nursing School and received her nursing degree...
Oscar Anderson
Oct 31, 2013
Stoughton-Oscar Anderson, Jr, age 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 31, 2013, at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg following a stroke. He formerly resided at Nazareth in Stoughton and Rosewood Apartments. Oscar was born in Stoughton on March 23, 1923, the son of Oscar and Thora (Wicker) Anderson, Sr. Oscar's grandparents were Gullik Isinius Anderson and Maren Johanne...
Andrew Ayres
Oct 31, 2013
Andrew Morgan Ayres May 17, 1981-October 31, 2013 Madison: Andy Ayres died peacefully at 3:05 PM, surrounded by many who love him. He fought a courageous battle with acute lymphoblastic leukemia for more than three years. Andy graduated from West High School in 2000. He was well-known at Madison's many music stores and area churches for his love...
Carol Arter
Oct 30, 2013
Carol Ann Arter, age 70, of Madison, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 30, 2013, of an apparent heart attack. She was born to the late Loraine Huebner (Schowalter) and the late August Huebner on July 25, 1943. She worked most of her life as an Administrative Assistant for Sensenbrenner Design in Appleton, WI. She spent her later...
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